Janet Armstrong-Fox discusses preventing a sub-sale, the increase in the annual rent threshold for assured shorthold tenancies, a change to Land Registry policy on identification evidence, and the wording of contracts
As another can of worms opens in the world of legal expenses insurance, Mark Lee ponders the effects on a policyholder's power to choose their own solicitor
Most people like a bargain and become even more excited about free stuff. However, in the current financial climate there's not much of it about in professional circles. I've heard many tales of law firms cutting back on their marketing and entertainment budgets. Employees are being asked to justify their expense claims on the basis that some tangible work, and thus money, may flow into the firm as a result of the brandished receipts.
The Legal Services Commission's family legal aid tender round severely hindered access to justice for vulnerable clients, the High Court said earlier this afternoon as it ruled the commission's decision allocating new contracts unlawful.
A large majority of conveyancing lawyers, 73 per cent, believe that client loyalty will not protect them from the threats posed by Tesco law, a survey seen by Solicitors Journal has found.
